For the second straight game, Stryker will face off against Hilltop. The Panthers will take on the Cadets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Stryker is coming into the game on an 11-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Stryker fell victim to Hilltop and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 16-0 to the Cadets.
For Hilltop's part, Brennan Dempsey made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Dempsey was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Brady Wagner was excellent, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Devin Dempsey, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Hilltop always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Stryker only posted an OBP of .158.
Hilltop now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Stryker, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Thursday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Stryker has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.3 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hilltop struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 9.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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